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Post End Date:
Note to all candidates: This posting will close at 12:01 am on the date listed .
June 18, 2024
Title of Course
PSYC 2P92, Health Psychology
Compensation
Teaching Assistant, Course Coordinator and Lab Demonstrator positions are paid according to the qualifications that the employee holds.
Duties
60 hours/half credit course appointment. The nominal workload for this position is either 120 or 180 hours per half credit course appointment. Ordinarily teaching assistants will lead either 2 seminars, in the case of a 120 hour appointment, or 3 seminars in the case of a 180 hour appointment. Duties and responsibilities will be in accordance with Article 22 of the Collective Agreement, and may include but are not limited to, Attending lectures as scheduled; Attending TA meetings as scheduled; Preparation of seminar materials; Proctoring and grading assignments, tests and examinations in a timely manner, and providing supportive and instructive written feedback; Holding office hours and answering student emails outside of scheduled student contact time; Maintaining accurate records; Helping students overcome difficulties that they may encounter when dealing with course material; Other related duties as assigned by the Instructor.
Qualifications
1. Must have completed or be enrolled in PSYC 5Y51/52/61/62/71/72 or PSYC 7Y51/52/53/61/62/63/71/72/73, or 5F01, within the previous five years; OR Minimum 3rd Year complete and currently enrolled in a PSYC BA or BSc program, with an average of at least 80; and have taken this course within the previous five years, and achieved a grade of at least 80. Previous successful experience as a TA in this course in an academic setting will be considered as equivalent. 2. Must demonstrate a clear and thorough understanding of all aspects of the course to clearly explain all course topics; 3. Must have strong writing and editing skills and a thorough understanding of APA writing style; 4. Must have excellent oral communication skills; 5. Must have the interpersonal qualities to be supportive of students and effective in leading group discussion; 6. Must have strong organizational skills and a demonstrated ability to keep accurate records/manage data; 7. Must have excellent time management skills in order to cover the required course material during the available seminar/lab or tutorial time; 8. Must be adept at providing feedback to students in a constructive manner; 9. Must be able and willing to present material/conduct seminars remotely. 10. Must be able and willing to maintain contact with the instructor, fellow teaching assistants and enrolled students by email and by audio-video conferencing and/or in-person meetings and to conduct seminars and office hours via audio-video conferencing and/or in-person meetings.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to identify the course for consideration of equivalency. For courses taken at Brock, identify the course (i.e., XXXX 1F90). For courses taken elsewhere, provide a transcript (a copy of your course outline and grade summary from your student self-serve at that institution is sufficient); highlight the course and provide the course description. Failure to provide the required documentation to support the request for consideration of equivalency will result in an incomplete application.
Applications
Please include a cover letter and a current resume. Members with seniority can provide seniority date within the application questionnaire. Applicants who do not include a seniority date will be assumed not to have one.
For further information
Department of Psychology
psychposition@brocku.ca
Positions listed on this posting are subject to course enrolments and budgetary approval.
As per Article 22.04 of the Collective Agreement:
The Collective Agreement governs part-time Instructor, Teaching Assistant, Lab Demonstrator, Course Coordinator and Marker-Grader positions at Brock University. The Agreement can be accessed on the Human Resources Web Site – https://brocku.ca/human-resources/collective-agreements/
Additional Comments
Course descriptions can be found on the Undergraduate course calendar website:
http://www.brocku.ca/webcal/
Academic terms generally run from:
Fall – September to December
Winter – January to April
Spring – May to July
Summer – July to August
Applicants are required to upload a resume and cover letter as part of the application process.
Brock University is actively committed to diversity and the principles of Employment Equity and invites applications from all qualified candidates. Women, Aboriginal peoples including those who identify as members of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples, members of visible minorities and racialized groups, people with disabilities, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) persons are encouraged to apply. We will accommodate the needs of the applicants and the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the selection process, as outlined in the Employment Accommodation Policy https://brocku.ca/policies/wp-content/uploads/sites/94/Employment-Accommodation-Policy.pdf. Please advise: talent@brocku.ca to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated through this process. Information received relating to accommodation measures will be addressed confidentially.
It is Brock University’s policy to give consideration to qualified internal applicants.
We appreciate all applications received; however, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Learn more about Brock University by visiting www.brocku.ca
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